Our SOLitude Family

scenic lake and pond management central florida meet the team

Kevin Wilt

Operations Manager

Kevin Wilt is a District Manager who helps lead his local team of aquatic management professionals. He works with SOLitude’s many departments to coordinate local environmental projects, while prioritizing colleague safety and client satisfaction.

Kevin’s favorite part of his job is creating custom management plans that help community managers and property owners achieve their freshwater goals. He works as part of a team to devise environmentally sound plans that take a bottom-up, long-term approach.

Kevin has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida in Food and Resource Economics. He joined the SOLitude team in 2013 after starting his career in production agriculture. He was born-and-raised in Valrico, FL.

Josh Taylor

Operations Manager, Aquatic Biologist

Josh Taylor is an Aquatic Biologist and Operations Manager responsible for ensuring SOLitude’s clients receive exceptional water quality management services. He is passionate about making sure the lake and pond goals of his customers are achieved using the most natural tools and solutions as possible.

Josh has a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Central Florida. In addition, he successfully completed the USCS/USAMT Airboat Operator Certification Course.

Josh was born-and-raised in Central Florida and has been a valuable member of the SOLitude team for more than 10 years.

Alan Wilson

Operations Manager, Aquatic Biologist

Alan Wilson is an Operations Manager and Microbiologist/Fisheries Scientist who helps maintain aquatic ecosystems using proactive lake, pond and wetland management strategies. He plays a valuable role by managing projects and interfacing with clients. He joined the SOlitude team in 2013.

Outside of work, Alan enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time with family.

Scott Schneider

Operations Manager, Aquatic Specialist

Scott is an Operations Manager and Aquatic Specialist in Central Florida. He has extensive experience working with team members to ensure services are being deployed in a timely manner and clients are receiving superior service. Scott has been in the aquatics industry for over 8 years and he enjoys helping our clients maintain beautiful, healthy lakes and ponds.

Scott previously worked as a Golf Course Superintendent for 30 years where he oversaw the turf maintenance as well as the water features on the course.  In his free time, he enjoys golfing, kayaking, boating and spending time outdoors.

Stephen Amrhein

Business Development Consultant (Central FL)

Stephen Amrhein is a Business Development Consultant in the Central Florida area. Stephan has extensive experience in the aquatic, mosquito, and environmental services industry. He enjoys working with communities, businesses, golf courses, and municipalities to build sustainable lake, stormwater pond, and wetland management plans.

Stephen is a Navy veteran and enjoys spending his free time on his boat.

Liz Rocque

Environmental Scientist, Business Development Consultant

Liz Rocque is an Environmental Scientist and Business Development Consultant who helps property managers to identify their water quality problems, like nuisance algal blooms, and develop sustainable solutions for the long-term health and beauty of their lakes and waterways. Liz graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science and Policy. She is knowledgeable about algae identification, common aquatic plants, and sustainable solutions to manage nuisance growth.

Liz is very involved in the lake management industry. She received her Green Industries Best Management Practices certificate for the enhancement of Water Quality on Golf Courses and is on the Board of the Suncoast CISMA (Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area).

Jason Jasczak

Business Development Consultant, Fisheries Scientist

Jason Jasczak is a Fisheries Scientist and Business Development Consultant focused on maintaining quality relationships with clients, providing freshwater ecosystem inspections, and creating sustainable maintenance plans that preserve the ecological balance of the natural environment. He has served as a knowledgeable leader on the SOLitude team for nearly ten years.

Jason earned his degree in Fishery Science from Hillsborough Community College. He also holds Florida Green Best Management Practices and Florida Master Naturalist certificates.

Samantha McCormill

District Support Specialist

Samantha is a District Specialist for our Central Florida region. She enjoys working with our clients to ensure their needs are being met, their questions are being answered, and they are receiving swift service from our operations team.

We Work Together To Offer Exceptional Service

SOLitude was built by the hard work, dedication & passion of aquatic experts in lake management to find solutions for communities and clients.

Jason & Peter Are Quick to Help

I really enjoy working with SOLitude. They have a great team. Very responsive and excellent communication. I work with Jason and Peter on a daily basis and they are always quick to help.

Taylor Nielsen

District Manager, Tampa, FL

Services Provide Great Results

Nick and the team at SOLitude provide excellent service and response for the communities we manage. They offer solutions and professional services that provide great results! Highly recommend them for all your aquatic needs!

Afroditi Rodriguez

Community Manager, Tampa, FL

Fantastic Team

Fantastic team – very attentive to my spike rush issue, and would not quit till it was under control. I would highly recommend them.

Michael Rollins

Private Landowner, Tarpon Springs, FL

Helpful & Knowledgeable Team

The entire SOLitude team is professional and friendly. I am impressed with the wealth of knowledge and especially how helpful they are.

Suzie Baylis

Valrico, FL

Great Partnership for Nearly A Decade

I’m the property manager of a large residential community in the Tampa Bay area. The property has 27 waterbodies ranging in size from several hundred square feet to almost 69 acres. SOLitude has serviced our aquatic needs for nearly a decade which have ranged from shoreline restoration and aquatic plantings to algae treatment and aeration with excellence and integrity. As a partner in our efforts to always improve our water quality they are a great resource and are able to provide any service relating to water that may be needed.

Marc C.

Property Manager, Tampa, FL

Addressed Overgrowth In Canal

We had major overgrowth in our canal leading to lake tarpon. SOLitude came out promptly, assessed the situation, and addressed the problem. We are very happy with their service and have also retained them to maintain our canal on a monthly basis.

Matt Saraswat

Palm Harbor, FL

Superior Service for Over 7 Years

Jason and Jacob are the two aquatic specialists that I have been dealing with for seven years. In my HOA, we have 10 retention ponds, two inflow, and one outflow canal. Very complex ecosystem overall! SOLitude and their staff have provided superior service to all of us over the years! When we have concerns, they have always stepped up to the pump! 5-star rating!

Bobby Ambrose

Board President, Brandon, FL

Invasive Weeds Are Under Control

We have been using SOLitude’s services for the past three years for managing the neighborhood lake. Their service is excellent. All type of weeds including water hyacinth is now under control without harming the marine ecosystem. The technician who services the lake always makes sure all individual complaints of the resident are taken care of. Will definitely recommend their service, especially for big ponds and lakes.

Paromita Ganguly

Palm Harbor, FL

Managed Invasive Plant In 45-Acre Lake

Thomas has been my service tech over the last year helping to manage our 45-acre lake’s problem of dealing with horribly invasive water hyacinths. Thomas is professional, courteous, and knows his profession well. I look forward to continuing to work with him and SOLitude next year and moving forward.

Jeff Mioduszewski

Community Representative, Clearwater, FL

Pond Is Completely Clear

When SOLitude came to our rescue, our pond was covered in water lettuce. As each month went by, the pond became clearer and clearer until now it is completely clear and I am completely grateful that the beautiful, clear pond that was there when we moved in 36 years ago, is once more. Thanks to Mike and everyone at SOLitude who made this possible!

Debra Krogh

Private Landowner, Pinellas Park, FL

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